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1.6 miles
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:12:14
Avg time
210 ft
Altitude change
3,920 ft
Altitude min
4,164 ft
Altitude max
3,924 ft
Altitude start
4,134 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
42.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,129 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:12:14
Avg time

Mattisons Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Mattisons is a 3 km popular mixed trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 85 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 33 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
All
  • 46 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Mattisons Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2026 @ 5:52am (Africa/Johannesburg)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mattisons located?
      Mattisons is located in Karkloof Country Club, Howick, South Africa. It is part of the Karkloof Country Club trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.40381, 30.22347.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mattisons?
      Mattisons has 277 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,920 ft to 4,164 ft.
      ▼ Is Mattisons a point to point trail?
      Mattisons is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Mattisons?
      Mattisons is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mattisons?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mattisons. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mattisons? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mattisons are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mattisons?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Mattisons. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mattisons?
      Mattisons is a very popular trail. There have been 546 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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